Thyme essential oil (TEO) demonstrates potent antimicrobial and antioxidant activities, making it a promising candidate for use as a natural preservative, antimicrobial agent, feed additive, pest-control agent, and wound-dressing material. However, its practical application is limited by low water solubility, high vola...
Chrysanthemum indicum var. aromaticum is a rare aromatic variant, and deciphering its molecular basis could facilitate the breeding of scented chrysanthemums. Here, we introduced its transcription factor CiMYC2 into Chrysanthemum indicum (C. indicum) to investigate the role and mechanism of CiMYC2 in regulating terpeno...